AOL’s Dial-Up Internet Service Set to Discontinue September 30, Marking End of an Era

After 34 years of connecting millions to the internet, AOL is officially shutting down its iconic dial-up modem service on September 30, 2025. This announcement signals the definitive end of a technology that served as the primary gateway to the World Wide Web for countless users throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.

AOL confirmed the impending shutdown in a message to customers, stating a routine evaluation led to the decision to discontinue the service. Alongside the dial-up connection, the company will also retire its AOL Dialer software and the AOL Shield browser on the same date.

While dial-up may seem like a relic to many, approximately 175,000 American households, predominantly in rural areas lacking robust broadband infrastructure, still rely on these services. The discontinuation highlights the ongoing digital divide in the United States, forcing these users to seek limited and often more expensive alternatives like satellite internet, or face being cut off from essential online access.

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